Strikes at South Pars entered a sixth day as workers protested worsening living conditions and unpaid benefits, while steel workers in Ahvaz forced partial payment of wage arrears through collective action. At the same time, the \u201cTuesdays Against Executions\u201d campaign marked its 107th week across 56 prisons, and repression against teachers continued despite the release of Abdollah Rezaei. Read the full report for details.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Strikes continue at South Pars as workers win partial wage payments and anti-execution campaign persists<\/strong><\/p>\n Sixth day of strike at South Pars Gas Refinery No. 10<\/strong><\/p>\n On Tuesday, 10 February<\/strong>, contract workers at South Pars Gas Refinery No. 10<\/strong> continued their strike for a sixth consecutive day<\/strong>, protesting deteriorating working and living conditions. Workers cite:<\/p>\n Management has warned workers that continued strikes will result in further overtime deductions and additional pressure. Despite these threats, workers have maintained their strike.<\/p>\n Ahvaz Steel Group workers secure partial payment of wage arrears<\/strong><\/p>\n According to reports, on the evening of 9 February<\/strong>, workers at Ahvaz National Steel Group<\/strong> succeeded in receiving part of their unpaid wages after two days of protest gatherings<\/strong> inside the company premises. Delayed wage payments, halted production lines, and frozen company accounts had raised serious concerns among workers.<\/p>\n Through collective action, workers forced management to pay part of their wage arrears. Ahvaz Steel remains a key centre of protest, with workers\u2019 reliance on general assemblies and organised collective unity<\/strong> proving decisive.<\/p>\n \u201cTuesdays Against Executions\u201d campaign marks 107th week<\/strong><\/p>\n The 107th week<\/strong> of the Tuesdays Against Executions<\/em> campaign was held on 10 February<\/strong> across 56 prisons nationwide<\/strong>. In their weekly statement, campaign participants highlighted:<\/p>\n The campaign called on the public to amplify the voices of detainees and political prisoners<\/strong>, and urged families to speak out publicly about the fate of their loved ones.<\/p>\n The statement concluded by reaffirming the demand for an Iran free of violence and executions<\/strong>, where people exercise their right to self-determination.<\/p>\n In parallel with the campaign, families of political prisoners Pouya Ghobadi, Vahid Bani-Amerian, and Babak Alipour<\/strong> held photographs of their loved ones and banners calling for an end to executions, expressing solidarity with the campaign.<\/p>\n Teacher released as new arrests and harsh sentences continue<\/strong><\/p>\n On 10 February<\/strong>, Abdollah Rezaei<\/strong>, board member of the Teachers\u2019 Trade Association of Harsin (Kermanshah), was released after one month in detention<\/strong>. His release is welcomed and celebrated.<\/p>\n However, repression against educators continues:<\/p>\n All those arrested during the January protests must be released immediately and unconditionally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Worker-communist Party of Iran<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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\n10 February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n